| About Milwaukie Co-op Preschool Joining a co-op preschool is a special opportunity for you to spend quality, focused time with your child in their favorite environment � Milwaukie Co-op Preschool. Your time in the classroom is a window into your child�s world of play and learning. Enjoy your parent help days. They mean more to your child than you know! Milwaukie Preschool operates under the direction of a professional preschool teacher. In 2003 our teacher won the National Teaching Award from PCPI (Parent Coop Preschools International). The preschool occupies three classrooms in the Presbyterian Church located on Lake Road in Milwaukie. Our preschool is not academically structured. Student creativity, social skills, and problem solving abilities are promoted through abundant learning experiences including; art projects, outdoor play, story time and field trips. The preschool is structured so that the child makes his/her own choice from a wide array of educational offerings. Classes offered are for children 3 years of age and 4 to 5 years age. The Junior class (3 year olds) is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 am to 11:30 am. The Senior class (4 to 5 year olds) is held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 am to 11:45 am. All children must be of age on or before September 1st of the current school year and must be fully potty trained, as we do not have a changing station. A typical preschool day would be as follows (this varies between the Junior and Senior class): � First hour � free play, choose between fine motor skills area (puzzles, bean table, etc.), crafts area (teacher project, painting and play dough, etc.), and large motor skills area (indoor play structure, large blocks, kitchen and dress up, etc.) � Next half hour � clean up and story time, calendar, color/shape of month � Next half hour � wash up and snack time � Last half hour � outside playtime and then sharing Throughout the school year the children will go on field trips to such places as; a pumpkin patch, a tree farm, a library, the Milwaukie Post Office and other fun places. Parents help the school thrive by participating in many ways, from attending school celebrations to assisting in the classroom and even serving on the Board of Directors. Parent help days are scheduled approximately 2 to 3 times a month. There are always three parent helpers in addition to the teacher in each class day (it�s very simple and lots of fun). Parents who rotate as classroom assistants, increase the opportunities for special attention to each child's needs, interests and talents. Attendance is also required at three General Meetings (some business, mostly social and educational). Other basic responsibilities include; policy making, committee work, fundraising, and facility maintenance. If there are any questions regarding the above information, please feel free to call the classroom phone number listed above. Tours of the preschool are also offered. |
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| 2416 SE Lake Road Milwaukie, Oregon 97269 Classroom Phone: 503-653-1408 |
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| Parent Run & Family Centered! |